Shrimp Creole

By Hester

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp. Cajun Seasoning (more or less to taste)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lb. of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 14 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 10 oz. frozen, uncooked, peeled shrimp
• 3 cups rice, cooked

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, garlic and celery and sauté until tender. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce, cayenne pepper, Cajun spice, bay leaf and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer 20-30 minutes.

Lightly season the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning and add immediately to the tomato mixture. Add Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce; stir together. Cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and cooked through, adjust salt if needed.


Serve over rice.

396 Calories